Home Remedies for Swollen Lymph Nodes

1. Warm Compresses

A time-tested remedy to reduce swelling of the lymph glands is warm compresses. The hot temperature helps increase blood circulation, which in turn reduces swelling as well as pain.

• Dip a washcloth in hot water and wring out the excess water.
• Place this warm washcloth on the swollen lymph nodes for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Repeat a few times daily until the swelling is gone.

You can even wash the swollen area with warm water a few times daily.

2. Massage

Another effective remedy is massaging the lymph nodes. Massage stimulates the lymph nodes to help them function normally. This helps subside the swelling over a period of time. In addition, it will reduce the accumulation of impurities in the nodes.

Using your fingers, gently massage the lymph nodes for about 5 minutes. Do this 2 or 3 times daily until the swelling is gone.
You can also hire a professional to give you a lymph drainage massage.